Denim, canvas and heavy cotton won't be a problem. You'll need to select the proper needle and maybe adjust the thread tension, but that will be covered if you take a class.
I can't remember if you own a sewing machine, but if you are buying a new one, you might look at ratings on Consumer Reports.
My Viking would happily sew multiple layers of Cordura without a problem, and I made lots of things from the heaviest canvas I could find.
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04-09-2010, 12:51 PM #1
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04-09-2010, 12:59 PM #2
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Thanks again. Looking for a machine, and have checked consumer reports, lots to learn. I have seen the vikings they are sweet!
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04-09-2010, 03:38 PM #3
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My prom dress was designed and sewn by my date who also made his tux.
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04-09-2010, 04:03 PM #4
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04-09-2010, 09:27 PM #5
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Mom taught me to sew when I was about 10 or 11, then home-ec classes in grades 7 & 8. When I learned to Square Dance, I couldn't afford to buy dresses new, so I made my own for the next 30 years (along with matching shirts for DH).
Now my personal sewing is mostly repairs and mending, but I do make the Lycra bodysocs used on our recumbent bikes (like the one in my avatar).
And after 40 years of sewing, I still hate zippers!
Here in Portland, I love http://montavillasewing.com/ , they sell everything but fabric, because we have http://fabricdepot.com/ :-) I can spend hours in there :-)
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